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Pond GoldfishCarassius auratus

Hardy ornamental cousin of koi. Comet goldfish (single-tail orange/red, fastest growth), Sarasa comet (red + white), Shubunkin (calico patterning, blue scales), Ranchu / Oranda / Ryukin (fancy varieties for protected ponds only - cold-sensitive). Pond goldfish reach 8-14" in outdoor ponds with adequate space. Hardy down to zone 5; ice-over fine if water depth exceeds 3 feet.

Ornamental pond fish Carp

Stocking quick reference

Stocking rate
5-10 per 100 gallons
Ship size
2-4" or 5-7" stockers
Adult size
8-14"
Best season
Spring through fall

Diet

Goldfish pellet, plant matter, insects

Compatible with

Koi, butterfly koi, dojo loach

Ship-to states

All US states

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